VERNA L. WICKHAM
1916-2012

She was born Dec. 14, 1916, in Zanesville, daughter of the late Aaron J. and Nellie Bates Everly.

Mrs. Wickham was a homemaker, and a Protestant by faith. She enjoyed sewing, and flower and vegetable gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willis C. Wickham, on May 21, 1973; a son, Russell E. Wickham, on June 2, 2010; three sisters, Bertha Wickham, Iva Brown and Clarice Wickham; five brothers, Walton, Harry, Chester, Herbert and Paul Everly; and three grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Regina M. Williams of Cumberland, Ruth A. (Joe) Harr of Pickerington and Freda F. (Clyde) Butler of New Philadelphia; two sisters, Rosie (Russell) Johnson of Cumberland and Edna Brown of Ava; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, a great-great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call today (Thursday) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East St., Caldwell, where the funeral service will be observed Friday at 11 a.m. with Pastor George Clark officiating.